Creeping in

[boi]

hi,
I haven't posted in a while because I have been feeling great!!! However, the past couple of days I am getting a little worried. My sleeping patterns are changing (sleeping more than usual) and I feel something inside me that screams depression. Maybe a slight sadness. I am worried it is coming back. i have been great since August. My appetite has changed a little as well. I am hungry but I dont want to eat anything (does that make sense)? What can I do to prevent it. I hope to see a new therapist soon. I know I need to deal with some abuse issues which I havent been and I am thinking about it quite a bit these days.
My past is pretty much haunting me.
thanks

 

[David Baxter PhD]

How soon can you see the new therapist, boi? In the meantime, have you seen your doctor? Are you currently taking any medications?

 

[boi]

Hi David,
happy new year!
I dont know when I will be able to see the new therapist. I am hoping in Feb. I will find out soon when I hear from the therapist. I am not on any medication and I do not see my old therapist anymore. I could always call if I needed to but I think i'd rather wait for the new one.

 

[David Baxter PhD]

I was thinking more of your physician rather than your old therapist, as a way of discussing the sleep and appetite issues and other symptoms while you are waiting for yout therapist appointment.

 

[boi]

I have a physical this week so I can discuss it with him for sure. what can he do though really?

 

[David Baxter PhD]

Rule out physical causes such as hypoactive thyroid, for one. Make suggestions re: medications if you're amenable. Make a referral to a sleep lab for investigation.